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Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

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Liberty 4 Pro

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Apple AirPods 5

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AirPods 5

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Released—2026-09-18
Status—Available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Environmental—40% recycled material content overall
Launch Price (USD)$149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)$129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price)
Models—AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Models and regions—Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions
Price in Nigeria₦210,000₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
BrandSoundcoreApple
CategoryTrue Wireless ANC Earbuds (Flagship)Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch DateOctober 3, 2024September 9, 2026
Model NameLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Price$149.99 USD$129 (US launch)
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Driver Size10.5 mm + 4.6 mm—
Driver TypeDual dynamic drivers (10.5mm + 4.6mm)Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Frequency Response14 Hz - 40 kHz—
Sound Features—Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2
Spatial Audio360° Spatial Audio with dual modes—
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE10 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)Yes, Adaptive ANC 3.0Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
App SupportYes, soundcore app—
Customizable EQYes, 8-band custom EQ, HearID and 22+ presets—
Find My EarbudsYes, via Soundcore appWireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Other Features—Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Sound ModesANC, Normal, Transparency; Spatial Audio (Music, Podcast, Movie, Gaming)Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness
Touch ControlsCustomizable touch controls plus case touch barForce sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant SupportSiri and Google Assistant compatibleSiri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear DetectionYes, auto play/pause on wear detectionOptical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.35.3
MultipointYes, up to 2 devices—
RangeApprox. 10m / 33ft—
Supported CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC—
Wired ModeNo—
BUILD AND DESIGN7 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Case DesignSmart charging case with built-in display and touch bar—
Colors AvailableBlack, Light Blue, WhiteWhite
DimensionsEarbud 25 x 32 x 22 mm; case 65 x 62 x 30 mmEarbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Form FactorIn-ear true wireless with silicone tipsOpen-fit true wireless earbuds
Ingress ProtectionIPX5IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials—40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight5.5 g per earbud; 51 g case4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case)
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Fast Charging5-minute charge for 4 hours of playback5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total PlaytimeUp to 10 hours (ANC off); 40 hours with case; 7.5 hours / 30 hours with ANCEarbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version)
Wireless ChargingYes, Qi-compatibleWireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support—Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count6—
Mic Type / Noise ReductionAI-based call noise cancellationDual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone
BOX CONTENTS5 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Ear Tips (if earbuds)6 sizesNone (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)Smart charging case with touch displayCharging case (USB-C)
Included ItemsEarbuds, smart charging case with display, XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL ear tips (M pre-installed), USB-C cable—
Main Device—AirPods 5
User Manual—Documentation
COMPATIBILITY2 fields
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
Operating SystemsiOS and AndroidiOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions)
Supported Devices—Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features)
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
SpecificationLiberty 4 ProAirPods 5
HighlightIntroduced a charging case with a built-in interactive display and touch bar, alongside a barometric-sensor-assisted Adaptive ANC 3.0 system, making it Soundcore's most feature-dense flagship earbud to date.The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio.

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